Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Midland.
🏘️ Community
Odessa Fire Rescue is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov.
3 at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church in Midland to support the family of firefighter Eric Handlin, whose end of watch was Sept. 4. The event will offer a $15 meal with a burger, drink, and chips beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Excel ER held a ribbon-cutting and fall festival today to mark 10 years of service.
The event featured a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, DJ, bounce houses & balloon animals while local reps showed community partnership.
💼 Business
Midland International Airport recorded its third best fiscal year with over 702,000 departing passengers up to September, led by Southwest Airlines at 45.59% — followed by United, American Eagle and Delta.
The airport also reported a small increase in parking revenue compared to FY 2025.
🏛️ Government
Midland's intersection of SH 158 and CR 60 (Briarwood) will close on Nov.
2 for a six-week roadway project that installs drainage, left-turn lanes, traffic signals, and roadway illumination, with detour routes guiding drivers until overall improvements complete in Nov. 2027.
📰 Lifestyle
Blue Bell is offering free ice cream on its Lone Star Scoop Tour this week to thank local communities; the tour stops include a United Supermarkets in Andrews today, Oct.
21 (1 to 3 p.m.) and a Market Street stop in Midland Friday, Oct. 23 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
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